It gives me immense pleasure to find a long cherished dream, articulated through a series of discussions on the suggestions, coupled with the noble advice of a number of well-wishers and well-meaning citizens of North East India, has been now realized by the ERD Foundation by setting up Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed Centre for Coaching and Guidance at Guwahati. It is the latest step of the Foundation towards capacity building of our young graduates, aspiring to be successful in competitive examinations conducted by the UPSC, State Public Service Commissions, Banks and other prestigious establishments in the region. The centre has been established with a deep sense of commitment to service to the socially and economically disadvantaged communities in particular and the people of the region in general. It is a non-profit centre, primarily dedicated to quality coaching imparted by highly competent faculty under the direction of Shri H.N. Das IAS (Retd.) who needs no introduction as a renowned administrator and a great educator. I am confident that the Centre will not only cater to the coaching needs of the aspirants desirous of becoming good administrators but also will establish its credentials as a powerhouse of information and data, and a training ground for nation builders.

M.Hoque                                

Chairman, ERDF